After three placings previously at Group 1, Pierata broke through for a deserved victory at elite level here. He settled nicely for Tommy Berry in sixth place (with cover), before moving up on turning for home. He dashed to the front on passing the 200m and then went on to win well and in a quick time (1:20.64). The favourite Osborne Bulls settled back in ninth place, on the rails, from his inside barrier (1). He got along the inner rounding the home turn, challenged at the 100m and then battled on well for second. Siege Of Quebec raced in seventh place, improved (between runners) nearing the home turn, got into the clear at the 200m and the came with a good late run to take third. Champagne Cuddles had a nice trip in fifth place on the rails from her good barrier (2). She was shuffled back a bit at the home turn, got into clear running at the 200m and then battled on gamely for fourth, beaten a length.